Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents, this test method was withdrawn in November 2017. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.
Значение и использование4.1 This test method is a standardized test for the gathering of efficacy data for human louse ovicides.
4.2 Data collection in this manner is suitable for product development and comparison, and for review by regulatory agencies, to support the registration of human louse ovicidal products.
1.1 This test method determines the effectiveness of ovicidal materials in liquid, gel, cream, or shampoo form against the ova (that is, eggs or nits) of the human louse, Pediculus humanus.
1.2 This test method is intended for use by those wishing to develop efficacy data or compare ovicidal formulations for human louse ova control.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard, except for temperature measurements in Section 5.